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How Our Junior Board Leads with Purpose

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At Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin, leadership does not begin someday. It begins now.

Our Junior Board gives high school students the opportunity to use their voices, ideas, and experiences to support the next generation of girls. Through volunteering, coaching, community outreach, event support, and board involvement, these young leaders help bring the Girls on the Run mission to life in meaningful ways.

This month, we are proud to celebrate several of our incredible Junior Board members graduting from high school and rolling off the Board: Annika, Nina, Samora, Alaina, Adalyn and Sydney. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to service remind us that leadership can show up in many forms, from mentoring a young girl at practice to helping a shy child feel included at a community event.

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How Our Junior Board Leads with Purpose

At Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin, leadership does not begin someday. It begins now.

Our Junior Board gives high school students the opportunity to use their voices, ideas, and experiences to support the next generation of girls. Through volunteering, coaching, community outreach, event support, and board involvement, these young leaders help bring the Girls on the Run mission to life in meaningful ways.

This month, we are proud to celebrate several of our incredible Junior Board members graduting from high school and rolling off the Board: Annika, Nina, Samora, Alaina, Adalyn and Sydney. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to service remind us that leadership can show up in many forms, from mentoring a young girl at practice to helping a shy child feel included at a community event.

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Cheer Station 101: Creating Joy & Confidence at the GOTR 5K

On 5K day, something special happens long before participants cross the finish line.

It happens in the middle of the course. It happens in the smiles, the music, the signs, and the voices calling out encouragement. It happens at the Cheer Stations.

Cheer Stations are not just “stops” along the route. They are moments of connection. They are bursts of energy when a participant needs it most. They are reminders that no one is doing this alone.

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Anilla Alexander: A Leader in Motion

During Women’s History Month, we are proud to celebrate Anilla Alexander, the inaugural chair of the Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin Young Professionals Board. Through her leadership, a new generation of community leaders is helping expand opportunities for girls to build confidence, connection, and courage.

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Record-Breaking Sneaker Soiree Gala

MILWAUKEE, WI - Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin celebrated its largest annual Sneaker Soiree to date on Friday, February 27, 2026, welcoming a record-breaking crowd and raising nearly $240,000 to expand programming and financial assistance for girls across Southeastern Wisconsin.  The annual event was presented by Baird.

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Sneaker Soiree Gala 2026

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MILWAUKEE, WI - Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin celebrated its largest annual Sneaker Soiree to date on Friday, February 27, 2026, welcoming a record-breaking crowd and raising nearly $240,000 to expand programming and financial assistance for girls across Southeastern Wisconsin.  The annual event was presented by Baird.

 

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Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Ristow

At Girls on the Run, our volunteers are the heart of our program — showing up week after week to help girls discover their strength, confidence, and voice. This February, we’re excited to spotlight Julie Ristow, a dedicated community coach at Milwaukee College Prep, who has been part of the Girls on the Run family for three spring seasons since 2024.

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